Principal-led general contracting and project oversight for residential and estate-level renovations across North Texas.

Founder-Led | General Contracting | Project Oversight

Building Confidence, One Project at a Time

With decades of combined field experience, our crew has managed projects ranging from single-family home renovations to large-scale commercial retrofits. We apply industry-leading best practices, state-of-the-art tools, and a commitment to craftsmanship that delivers dependable results on every job.

Meet The Founder

Melissa Arroyo-Moore

Project Spotlight: A Lakewood Residence Remodel Adjacent to a Historic Landmark

BEFORE

AFTER

Founder-led | General Contracting | Project Oversight

Joyful Design and Contracting Group

Joyful Design and Contracting Group was founded on a simple belief: creating beautiful spaces shouldn’t be chaotic, stressful or overwhelming. Projects should be well managed, thoughtfully executed, and delivered with precision - resulting in a calm, stress-free experience for the client.

With a background in Corporate Banking and decades of hands-on experience in business ownership, project management, residential and commercial remodeling, specialty cleaning’s for professionally managed estates, and estate-level property care, Melissa Arroyo-Moore brings a rare combination of financial discipline, operational leadership, and client advocacy to every project.

Her approach prioritizes clarity, accountability, and calm - ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with the client’s vision.

Melissa’s expertise includes:

Construction Oversight & Design Coordination - Principal-led execution strategy with coordinated interior design support through trusted design partners
Project & Financial Management - Budget planning, scheduling, labor coordination, permits, HOA research, and city coordination
Client Advocacy & Communication - Clear expectation-setting, bilingual communication (English/Spanish), de-escalation, and problem resolution.
Estate-Level Care & Quality Control - Property oversight before, during and after projects, vendor coordination, dust containment, and specialty care for allergy-sensitive or immunocompromised homes.

What sets Joyful Design and Contracting Group apart is Melissa’s role as a hands-on Principal and strategic partner. She protects the clients’ investment, manages details others overlook, and ensures each project is executed with integrity, transparency, and respect - including careful stewardship of client funds, timely payment of crews and vendors, and consistent quality control throughout the project lifecycle.

Joyful Design and Contracting Group proudly serves residential and commercial clients throughout North Texas, offering design-build services, remodels, permits, and ongoing property support tailored to each clients’ needs.

DURING

What Our Clients Say…

“We are walking around what you have completed now. It’s exciting to see it come together. You have changed our minds about how we feel about remodeling. We’ve spoken to our friends and family about our experience and they tell us that completing a project before a deadline NEVER happens. Even after everything was completed, we found everything so spic and span! You can count on us as a future reference for everything! - Rick & Anne C., Lakewood, TX

“Projects don’t fail because of materials - they fail because of mismanagement.”

Project Spotlight

North Dallas Estate | Emergency Water Damage Restoration & Full Reconstruction

This project marked the beginning of Joyful Design and Contracting Group. A long-time North Dallas client, experienced a catastrophic failure when an attic water heater burst, sending water through the ceiling and into the oak-paneled den below. The damage impacted the ceiling, oak paneled walls, solid oak flooring, and including a custom oak coffered ceiling that had to be fully dismantled and removed.

At the time, we were providing water damage mitigation exclusively for established clients we knew and trusted. Following the dry-out, the homeowner asked a pivotal question:

“Will you take on the reconstruction?”

Although reconstruction had not yet been a formal division of our business, the clients’ trust was absolute - and the timeline left no room for error. She was hosting her granddaughters’ wedding at the property just six weeks later.

Every element of the oak coffered ceiling was carefully cataloged and set aside so it could be recreated exactly, down to original proportions and details. Damaged oak paneling and flooring were replaced to match seamlessly. Joyful Carpet Cleaning handled the cleaning and restoration of all rugs, furniture and rug pad replacement, ensuring we were a one-stop shop for the entire space to be returned to its original condition.

The work was completed with precision, urgency, and respect for the homes’ craftsmanship. As wedding guests began arriving, our team placed the last decorative item on the bookshelf and quietly exited through the back - leaving behind a den that showed no evidence of the water damage event.

This successful restoration became the catalyst for what is now Joyful Design and Contracting Group - built on trust, accountability, and delivering excellence when it matters most.

Commercial Project Spotlight: Emergency Water Damage Mitigation & Site Stabilization - Licensed Preschool | Frisco, TX

During the February 2021 Texas Winter Freeze, a licensed preschool in Frisco sustained significant water damage following infrastructure failure. Our team was engaged to provide immediate site stabilization, controlled demolition, and safety coordination under emergency conditions. Work was performed during a period of widespread utility outages and access limitations, requiring rapid coordination and adaptive scheduling.

Scope included emergency response coordination, controlled demolition, moisture exposure management, safety containment, and site and contents preparation and sorting - all performed with heightened attention to life-safety considerations, ADA access, and institutional compliance.

Scope of Work Included:

Emergency water damage response coordination
Controlled demolition of compromised materials including haul off
Structural and controlled drying
Ceiling, insulation, and corridor exposure
Safety containment for an occupied institutional environment
Documentation and readiness for reconstruction handoff

What to Expect

Design is personal. Execution should be seamless.

Meet Scott, Interior Designer and design collaborator with Joyful Design and Contracting Group. Working alongside our Principal-led construction and project oversight team, Scott provides aesthetic direction and material guidance as part of a coordinated, professionally managed process.

This collaborative structure ensures clients benefit from thoughtful design input while maintaining clear leadership, accountability, and execution under Joyful Design and Contracting Group.

If you’re looking for a construction-led team that values clarity, craftsmanship, and calm throughout the process, we’d love to work with you.

By Appointment | Consultative | Professionally Managed

How quickly can you start my project?

Following an initial discovery call - and, if appropriate, an on site consultation - we develop a paid project assessment and coordinated scope of work in collaboration with our design and specialty trade partners.

This process typically takes 5-7 business days, allowing for proper planning, alignment, and quality control. Once approved, most projects are scheduled to begin within two weeks, subject to scope and material availability.

What types of projects do you specialize in?

Joyful Design and Contracting Group specializes in residential and estate-level repairs, restorations and renovations that require experienced leadership, thoughtful coordination, and disciplined execution. Projects often involve occupied homes, multi-phase scopes, specialty trades, or heightened expectations for discretion and quality.

Do you offer interior design services?

Joyful Design and Contracting Group is a principal-led general contracting firm. For projects requiring interior design expertise, we collaborate with trusted design professionals including Scott B, Interior Designer, to provide curated aesthetic guidance while maintaining clear construction leadership and project oversight

Are you a general contractor or a project manager?

Joyful Design and Contracting Group operates as a general contractor with an emphasis on principal-led project oversight. This model allows us to manage execution, coordination, and accountability while acting as an advocate for the client throughout the renovation process.

Let's Work Together

Ready to improve, protect, or transform your property? Reach out today for a complimentary discovery call and find out how our team can turn your vision into reality.

Enrique - Master Carpenter & Interior Construction Lead

Fine carpentry, custom cabinetry, precision tile work, and complex interior builds

Elias - Exterior Construction & Site Oversight

Masonry, Pool & Hardscape Repairs, Landscape Construction, Concrete, Ironwork, Drainage & Irrigation Systems

Scott - Interior Design Lead & Creative Direction

Specializes in luxury interior design, collaborating closely with clients to create refined, sensory-driven spaces tailored to individual lifestyles and work environments